The Best Greek Restaurants in Vancouver, A Local's...

Last reviewed: April 2026. Data current as of this date.

Vancouver's Greek tavernas cluster along the West Broadway corridor in Kitsilano, but the city's best souvlaki, grilled octopus, and slow-roasted lamb are scattered from North Vancouver to Burnaby — and knowing which room suits a celebratory lamb feast versus a quiet date night saves a lot of guesswork. I keep this working list of Metro Vancouver Greek rooms with table service so I can match a neighbourhood and a budget to whatever I'm craving. Prices below are approximate per-person main ranges; always confirm at the door, since menus shift.

Restaurant	Area	Signature Dish	Price (CAD)	Notes
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna	Davie Village (1124 Davie St)	Roast lamb plate	$15–22	Cash-only institution; expect a line; open daily ~11:30am–11:30pm
Maria's Taverna	Kitsilano (2324 W 4th Ave)	Souvlaki, moussaka	$18–28	Neighbourhood taverna since 1987; long daily hours
Nostos Taverna	Kitsilano (3162 W Broadway)	Grilled octopus, lamb chops	$25–40	Cuisine of Evia island; closed Mon; phone reservations only
Nammos Estiatorio	Fraser St (3980 Fraser St)	Shared meze, whole fish	$30–50	Modern estiatorio; Michelin-recommended (2022–23); small-plates style
Mnimes Restaurant & Bar	Victoria-Fraserview (6459 Victoria Dr)	Tirokafteri, saganaki, prawns in ouzo	$25–40	By Chef Manos; opened 2023; sharing-focused authentic menu
The Greek by Anatoli (Broadway)	Mount Pleasant (382 W Broadway)	Meze, grilled seafood	$25–40	CLOSED (Sept 2025, Broadway Subway construction) — other Anatoli/The Greek locations still open
The Greek by Anatoli (Yaletown)	Yaletown (1043 Mainland St)	Whole grilled fish, meze	$25–45	Patio; sleek downtown vibe
Anatoli Souvlaki	North Vancouver (5 Lonsdale Ave)	Souvlaki, meze	$20–35	Original Anatoli location (since 1984)
Mythos Taverna	North Vancouver (132 3rd St W)	Roast lamb, lamb shank, octopus	$22–38	Family-owned; generous portions; closed Mon
Apollonia Greek Restaurant	Fairview / near Granville Island (1830 Fir St)	Mainland Greek classics	$20–35 — confirm	Mainland (not island) cuisine focus; dinner Tue–Sat
Taverna Greka	New Westminster (326 Columbia St)	Saganaki, moussaka	$18–30 — confirm	Waterfront taverna since 1982 (Metro Vancouver, New West — not Commercial Dr); lively, family-friendly
Alexi's Grill	Kitsilano (4134 W Broadway — confirm)	Souvlaki, halloumi, sheftalia	$18–30 — confirm	Newer, grill-centric; bright modern room; address approx — confirm
Vassilis Souvlaki Greek Taverna	Burnaby (6558 Kingsway)	Souvlaki, roast lamb	$18–30 — confirm	Long-running Kingsway taverna; voted best Greek in Burnaby for years
Simpatico Ristorante	Kitsilano (2222 W 4th Ave)	Greek-Italian; whole-wheat-crust pizza, souvlaki	$18–30 — confirm	Vancouver's oldest pizza-and-Greek room (since 1969); verify current hours

A few of my personal go-tos by occasion:

• Big celebratory lamb feast: Mythos Taverna or Stepho's for portions; Nostos for refinement.
• Date night / special occasion: Nammos Estiatorio or The Greek by Anatoli (Yaletown).
• Neighbourhood weeknight with the family: Maria's Taverna or Taverna Greka.

Closure flag: Kalamata Greek Taverna (formerly 1481 W Broadway), a longtime "Best Greek" award winner since 1989, is listed as CLOSED as of early 2026 — don't send anyone there.

References: restaurant addresses and current operating status verified via each venue's website, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Destination Vancouver listings (June 2026).

The Best Greek Restaurants in Vancouver: A Local's Complete Guide (2026)

This isn't just about fast-food gyros (though I love those too). Vancouver's Greek dining is built on pristine seafood, good olive oil, grilled meats, and the communal joy of sharing plates — fresh, often healthy, and inherently social, ideal for long sunny patios or cozy family-run dinners. The heart of the city's Greek community has historically been Kitsilano, particularly along West Broadway, which remains a stronghold for classic, decades-old tavernas. But the map has expanded: you can now find excellent Greek seafood on the North Shore, modern mezze in Yaletown, and some of the city's best-value souvlaki across East Vancouver. The table above is my curated, address-verified shortlist; the sections below cover how to order so you eat like an insider wherever you land.

How to Order & Dine Like a Pro at Greek Restaurants

Walking into a busy taverna can be overwhelming — large menus, the expectation of sharing. A few ordering strategies and cultural nuances go a long way toward getting the best meal.

Embrace the Mezze & Share Everything

Greek dining is communal. Rather than each person ordering an individual main, order a variety of small plates (mezze) plus a couple of larger items to share. Start with dips: tzatziki (yogurt, cucumber, garlic), taramasalata (fish roe), melitzanosalata (eggplant), and tirokafteri (spicy feta). Add a Greek salad (horiatiki) with real slabs of feta, a plate of grilled octopus or calamari, and some saganaki (fried cheese). Then move to mains for the table: a mixed grill platter (souvlaki, lamb chops, keftedes) or a whole grilled fish. This way everyone tastes a wide spectrum of flavours.

Know the Meat & Seafood Staples

Understanding the staples helps you order confidently. Souvlaki is marinated meat grilled on a skewer (usually pork or chicken). Gyros is the seasoned, vertical-rotisserie meat shaved off and served in a pita or on a plate. Keftedes are herbed meatballs. Arni is lamb, often served as chops (paidakia) or slow-roasted. For seafood, garides are shrimp, kalamari is squid, and barbounia are red mullet. "Psari tis oras" means "fish of the day," grilled whole.

Navigating Etiquette & Value

Don't be shy about asking for recommendations — servers at good Greek restaurants are proud of their food and will guide you. Many places offer a small complimentary dessert at the end, often a slice of galaktoboureko (custard pie) or a shot of ouzo. If you're on a budget, lunch specials at tavernas are often excellent value, offering a souvlaki pita or plate with soup or salad for a few dollars less than the dinner price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best Greek food in Kitsilano?

Kitsilano's West Broadway corridor is Vancouver's Greek heartland. Nostos Taverna (3162 W Broadway) is known for grilled octopus and lamb chops in the cuisine of Evia island, while Maria's Taverna (2324 W 4th Ave) has been a neighbourhood fixture since 1987. For a refined, seafood-forward Kitsilano dinner, Nostos Taverna (3162 W Broadway) is the upscale pick, with grilled octopus and lamb chops in the cuisine of Evia island.

Where is the most iconic Greek taverna in downtown Vancouver?

Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna (1124 Davie St) has been a downtown staple since 1981. It's cash-only, the lineup often spills onto the sidewalk, and the roast lamb — falling off the bone, rich with oregano and lemon — is what keeps people queuing. Souvlaki plates are piled high and the avgolemono soup is a comforting start.

Which Greek restaurant is best for a special occasion?

For a refined, seafood-forward dinner, Nammos Estiatorio (3980 Fraser St, in the Fraserhood) is a Michelin-recommended estiatorio built around shareable meze and whole fish. The Greek by Anatoli (1043 Mainland St, Yaletown) is the other date-night pick, with a sleek downtown room and a patio.

Where can I find Greek food on the North Shore?

North Vancouver has the original Anatoli Souvlaki (5 Lonsdale Ave) and family-owned Mythos Taverna (132 3rd St W), known for generous roast lamb, lamb shank, and octopus. The Greek by Anatoli also has Yaletown and Gastown locations if you're south of the bridge.

What should I order if I'm new to Greek food?

Start with a Greek salad (horiatiki) and tzatziki with pita. For a main, a pork souvlaki dinner plate — grilled meat, rice, roasted potatoes, salad, and tzatziki — is a complete introduction to the core flavours of oregano, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. For a shared appetizer, grilled calamari is a safe, universally appealing choice.

References

Restaurant addresses and current operating status verified via each venue's website, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Destination Vancouver listings (June 2026).